Posted on 04/18/2011 6:54:18 PM PDT by Pining_4_TX
Type 2 diabetes, like Type 1, may be an autoimmune disease, but the immune system's target cells are different, Stanford researchers said Sunday. The discovery sheds new light on how obesity contributes to the onset of Type 2 diabetes and could lead to new types of treatment for the disorder, the researchers reported in the journal Nature Medicine.
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At the same time a large percentage of Type II diabetics suffer the same symptoms as Type I diabetics ~ which means they are SHORT insulin and do not have a surplus.
Both theories are probably correct ~ to a degree.
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As people volunteered their stories it was discouraging. The moderator was taken back by so many disastrous situations being outlined by the group.
At one point she made a comment about how depressing the stories were and asked is it possible anyone can say anything good about diabetes.
I raised my hand and everyone was stunned at looked at me.
I said before I got diabetes when the snow was on the ground and I had to walk to the mailbox through the snow, I would put on socks and boots, but since I got diabetes I just walk out barefooted and when I get back in I dry my feet and don't feel any real discomfort. - Tom
I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes just 4 months ago. I dropped ALL sodas immediately, am keeping a daily track of what I eat, run atleast 12 miles per week and tracking my blood sugar 2 times a day (early morning and 2 hours after dinner). Its been ok - my numbers are good and my overall health is very good and my doctor did not put me on medication. I know that this is not the normal result, my dauhter is a Type-1 insulin dependent (collegiate softball All-Conference pitcher) and my mother has been a Type-2 for over 40 years and she is over 80 years old. But, we don’t drink or smoke or eat rich food and all 3 of us are very active physically (well, mom not so much). I do believe that exercise is CRITICAL for helping yourself as a Diabetic. Oh, I found Josephs foods (at WHOLE FOOD STORES in AZ) a great brand for sugar free products.
What was it that brought type 2 diabetes into existence during the 20”s?
Prohibition?
I think that is a good advice.
Many years ago I had a doctor out on charter (fishing)and his theory an diabetes was that everyone has a diabetic weight.
If a persons diabetic weight is 300 lbs and the person stays below that he wont get diabetes, even if he is way overweight. Unfortunately some people"s diabetic weight is low, say 140 lbs and if you weigh more than that you will come own with type 2 diabetes.
His suggestion was keep your weight down and reduce the chances of exceeding your diabetic weight, because you don't know what it is.
I don't know how that squares with today's thinking on diabetes. - Tom
Probably something to do with sugar production ..my guess.
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What makes you think that Type 2 just came into existence in the twenties? Doctors wrote about “sugar sickness” and said you could diagnose it by tasting the urine of the patient in the 18th century.
I don’t know the number but it took a drastic jump in the 20’s. I’d say it had to do with food production, probably sugar.
You’re probably right. I think that’s was also when people started using more white, refined flour rather than whole-wheat and corn flour. Not a coincidence—that stuff turns into sugar, too.
I wonder if the numbers went up in the fifties, too. People in the fifties ate the most horrific stuff. I can’t believe we survived. Gaaah. Coca-Cola jello molds, huge cakes, it makes me nauseated just to think of it.
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Any symptoms of my Type II diabetes are gone since I quit drinking and started exercising about ten years ago (with a gun to my head, of course). Strangely, my vision also improved to the point where I no longer need glasses. Go figure...
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Eventually you will start developing cataracts as the lens material rehardens.
Plus, if you began using cinnamon regularly, your eyesight should have improved (in some people).
Running and jumping are always good. When your joints wear out you'll need to do something else.
Baked potato is as bad as any sugar. Ditto lots of bread and other carbs.
My type two became manageable at A1c <6.5 fasting glucose,126 +/- when my Wii excitedly informed me my Body mass Index declined from obese to overweight. For me, losing weight brought a host of numbers including triglyceride under control. Nothing was completely effective till I lost 35 pounds.
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